When Ideology Trumps Science Why We Question the Experts on Everything from Climate Change to Vaccinations by Erika Allen Wolters, BrentS. Steel Hardcover, 181 Pages, Published 2017 by Praeger ISBN-13: 978-1-4408-4983-1, ISBN: 1-4408-4983-8
"In 2010, an outbreak of whooping cough in California infected more than 8,000 people, resulting in the hospitalization of more than 800 people and the death of 10 infants. In 2015, an outbreak of the measles in Disneyland infected more than 125 people. Both the whooping cough and the measles are vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) that have been largely nonexistent in the United States for decades. As these cases demonstrate, individual ..."
"A "wicked problem" isn’t one with an evil nature, but a problem that is impossible or difficult to solve because of incomplete, contradictory, and changing requirements that are often hard to recognize. Classic examples of wicked problems include economic, environmental, and political issues. We now live in a world full of wicked problems, most of them urgent challenges calling out for creative, democratic, and effective solutions. Ed W ..."
Oregon Politics and Government Progressives versus Conservative Populists (Politics and Governments of the American States) by Mark Henkels, Richard A. Clucas, BrentS. Steel Paperback, 348 Pages, Published 2005 by University Of Nebraska Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8032-6436-6, ISBN: 0-8032-6436-4
"The political culture of Oregon has long had a reputation for innovative policy, maverick politicians, and independent political thought, but instead of using the term “progressive” to describe the state’s political leanings, the editors of Oregon Politics and Government believe a more accurate descriptor would be “schizophrenic.” Oregon Politics and Government provides not only an overview of the state’s politics and government; it als ..."
"Editors Erika Allen Wolters and Brent Steel have assembled a stellar cast of scholars to consider long-standing issues and topics such as endangered species, land use, and water management while addressing more recent challenges to western ..."
"Recent partisan squabbles over science in the news are indicative of a larger tendency for scientific research and practice to get entangled in major ideological divisions in the public arena. This politicization of science is deepened by the key role government funding plays in scientific research and development, the market leading position of U.S.-based science and technology firms, and controversial U.S. exports (such as genetically ..."
"Self, Security, and Status on the Global Stage Christopher S. Browning, Pertti
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"This book poses the question of whether identifiable individual-level attributes (e.g., values, interests, knowledge, demographic characteristics) lead to support for or opposition to the development and implementation of alternative energy technologies. In recent years, attempts to site alternative energy technologies (e.g., wind, solar, wave) have been met by intense opposition from a variety of sources, including many environmentali ..."
"State and Local Government: Sustainability in the 21st Century examines the social, economic, institutional, and environmental factors that promote or threaten the sustainability of today's state and local governments. Ideal for students who are approaching the subject for the first time, this accessible and engaging introduction covers all of the essential issues faced by contemporary state and local governments. Representing three ge ..."
"This exciting new text for the Environmental Politics and/or Policy course(s) does not just look at this subject from a U.S. perspective, but an international one, expanding upon and reflecting the globalization of this important area of study. Using the comparative approach, students will learn about environmental issues but not without a larger context. Included in the comparative examination are post-industrial countries, developin ..."
Oregon Politics and Government Progressives Versus Conservative Populists (Politics & Governments of the American States) (Politics & Governments of the American States Series) by Mark Henkels, Richard A. Clucas, Brent R. Steel Hardcover, 348 Pages, Published 2005 by University Of Nebraska Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8032-1531-3, ISBN: 0-8032-1531-2
"The political culture of Oregon has long had a reputation for innovative policy, maverick politicians, and independent political thought, but instead of using the term "progressive" to describe the state's political leanings, the editors of Oregon Politics and Government believe a more accurate descriptor would be "schizophrenic." Oregon Politics and Government provides not only an overview of the state's politics and government; it als ..."
"Contains eight chapters in which scholars of political science link attitudes and belief systems to public policy preferences by measuring a variety of attitudinal features to assess whether being a Canadian or US resident produces an independent impact of policy beliefs in several salient areas of political contention. Based on research focusing on residents in Vancouver and Prince George, British Columbia, Canada and their comparative ..."
"Presenting case studies involving Rwanda, Nepal, Australia, Japan, and Mexico, including "real-time" policy and administrative questions, this versatile reference/text provides a wide perspective on national and international environmental problems and policies, featuring discussions with a regional emphasis as well as global significance. Pooling the work of over 60 international contributors in disciplines ranging from anthropology to ..."